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OSM map layer · LineString
42.52, -74.15 · rel 5148026
42.52, -74.15 · rel 5148026
Lake Trail
A 4,1 km loop walk through urban area in New York.
Loop walk
start = finish · New York
4,1km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
24
views
3
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Urban Area
3× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Quiet area
Uncrowded
Family friendly
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 6 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× monument
3× viewpoint
1× ruins
Baptist Church
monument ·
463 m off route
4,0 km
97%
Middle Falls view
viewpoint ·
42 m off route
4,1 km
99%
Lower Falls view
viewpoint ·
84 m off route
4,1 km
99%
Huyck Felt Mill Ruins
ruins ·
84 m off route
4,1 km
99%
Hamlet of Rensselaerville
monument ·
458 m off route
4,1 km
99%
Waldron Overlook
viewpoint ·
on the route
4,1 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Lake Trail is 4.1 km long.
At an average walking pace, Lake Trail takes approximately 1h 2min to complete.
Yes, Lake Trail is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Lake Trail starts near coordinates 42.5263, -74.1583.
Lake Trail is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.
Lake Trail is maintained and managed by Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy.